The 24th Annual Citrus Expo is drawing near, with only three weeks left until the event. One of the presentations at this year’s seminar program, “Meeting Challenges. Moving Forward,” will cover the licensing and commercialization process of sweet oranges. We spoke with executive director of the New Varieties Development & Management Corporation, Peter Chaires, to find out more. Download Audio …
New Tangerine Varieties through the Fast Track Program
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has released four new varieties of easy-peel tangerines made available through the Fast Track program. The early registration period resulted in 46 grower registrations. The standard registration is open through November 24, 2015. Peter Chaires, executive director of the New Varieties Development & Management Corporation, has more. Download Audio Sponsored …
CRDF Field Trials Update at Citrus Expo
Stephanie Slinski, bactericide project manager with the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, will be speaking at this year’s Citrus Expo on the many field trials that the foundation has underway. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides …
Joan Kyle Retires from “Nutrients for Life”, Offers Kudos to Florida FFA
While at the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association’s annual meeting this summer we were able to catch up to Joan Kyle, who most in the industry know as the Florida Regional Representative for “Nutrients for Life.” Joan told us this summer’s FFAA meeting is her final “official” appearance on behalf of Nutrients for Life, as she plans to retire soon …
The Florida Fertilizer & Agrichemical Association’s 83rd Annual Meeting
The Florida Fertilizer & Agrichemical Association’s 83rd Annual Meeting took place last week in Naples, Florida. The theme of the event this year was “Waves of Change.” We got interviews with some of the top speakers at the event and spoke with them about their presentations. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle …
Thermotherapy Field Day
Thermotherapy Field Day, July 9 Whitaker Groves, Grand Island, Florida Jef Whitaker, owner and host of the event With 50 growers in attendance, Dr. Reza Ehsani provided a demonstration of the University of Florida citrus tree steamer unit and a brief update on the research currently being done with tree Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied …
Huanglongbing Detected in Los Angeles County, California
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed detection of the citrus disease known as huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening. The disease was detected in plant material taken from a kumquat tree in a residential neighborhood in the San Gabriel area of Los Angeles County. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Citrus Expo Update
The 2015 Citrus Expo schedule has been released. Check it out to find what the world’s premier citrus show has to offer as it nears its 24th annual show. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …
24th Annual Citrus Expo
The 2015 Citrus Expo seminar program is titled “Meeting Challenges Moving Forward.” Dr. Jim Graham from the Citrus Research and Education Center will be one of the seminar speakers. His presentation is titled “What has been learned Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle …
Williston FFA Chapter Member Awarded
FFA Member and entrepreneur Harrison F. Love was awarded the 2015 Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance Award. Harrison operates his own welding fabrication and equipment repair business in Williston, FL. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding …